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Cochin
is internationally known for the beauty of its old
town, with tourists making it a stop on their initiary.
The city is one of the principal seaports of the
country and is located in the district of Ernakulam,
about 220 kilometres (137 mi) north of the state
capital, Thiruvananthapuram.
In 1102 CE, Kochi became the seat of the Kingdom of Cochin,
a princely state which traces its lineage to the Kulasekhara
empire. Heralded as the Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi was an
important spice trading centre on the Arabian Sea coast since
the 14th century. Ancient travellers and tradesmen referred
to Kochi in their writings, variously alluding to it as Cocym,
Cochym, Cochin, and Cochi.
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